The Patriots should consider bolstering their dynamic offense before next Tuesday’s trade deadline.

While adding depth at wide receiver and tight end would be beneficial, MassLive’s Mark Daniels pointed out that the Patriots should focus on strengthening the running back room.

“The Patriots could use more veteran depth behind Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson,” Daniels wrote on Thursday. “The team signed running back Terrell Jennings to the 53-man roster and added veteran D’Earnest Johnson to the practice squad. Another veteran would ensure better depth for the stretch run.”

This season, New England averages 112.6 rushing yards per game, yet Pro...

New England Patriots fans are hoping their team will be buyers ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

While edge rusher and secondary are two glaring positions of need, don’t sleep on the Patriots adding playmaking depth. In steps Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.

At just 26 years old, Waddle is a proven commodity, a dynamic talent on the outside and would improve the Patriots’ receiving room as a bona fide top receiving weapon. Plus, Waddle is under contract through 2028. That fits perfectly for the Patriots’ abundant cap space, and times out before Drake Maye will get his big...

Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich praised Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson ahead of their matchup on Sunday.

“He is a hard tackle,” Ulbrich said on Wednesday, via Carlos A. Lopez. “Being with the New York Jets and playing him twice a year, he felt to me like Marshawn Lynch 2.0, tough, rugged, physical. We’re gonna have to play our most physical game.”

Stevenson is a power runner who can wear down defenses over time, which is critical late in games when the Patriots are trying to run out the clock.

However, Ulbrich might not have to worry about facing...

The New England Patriots traded Kyle Dugger and Deion White this week, but they could turn their attention to upgrading the roster before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

Kay Adams wants the Patriots to make a splash in the next few days. On Thursday’s “Up & Adams,” the FanDuel TV host said she’s “intrigued” by New England as a contender to watch on the trade front.

“You can make the argument they are not a piece away from making the Super Bowl,” Adams said. “Sure, you can make that argument. I’m gonna say to that, why the hell not?”

Adams argued...

Despite early-season fumbling issues, recent criticism from head coach Mike Vrabel and even some trade chatter, New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has started each of the team’s eight games this season.

The 27-year-old missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday due to a toe injury though, putting his status for Sunday’s Week 9 tilt vs. the Atlanta Falcons in doubt.

Patriots insider Chad Graff of The Athletic wrote on social media that Stevenson’s injury is causing concern about his Week 9 status.

“Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson has missed both of the team’s practices this week due...

The MVP chatter surrounding Drake Maye continues to intensify near the 2025 season’s midway mark.

Maye’s case no longer seems far-fetched, as he continues to flourish with the New England Patriots. The 23-year-old quarterback enters Week 9 with a 75.2 percent completion rate, 9.0 yards per pass attempt and a pristine 118.7 quarterback rating.

ESPN’s Ben Solak made Maye’s MVP case earlier this week, and a colleague joined the bandwagon on Thursday. Dan Orlovsky named Maye his MVP during a “Get Up” segment discussing whether Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor should be a front-runner for the award.

“Jonathan’s having...

Patriots wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte are quickly emerging as one of the top duos in the NFL.

Diggs has been a standout receiver since he entered the league in 2015, but Boutte is starting to find his stride in his third season. Many are surprised by Boutte’s success so far this season, but Diggs has been a believer.

“It’s more of a surprise to y’all, but I’m just happy that he’s having success,” Diggs said on Thursday, via Carlos A. Lopez. “He shows up every day ready to work, putting that time in. I don’t be surprised,...

The New England Patriots continued preparations for the Atlanta Falcons without Rhamondre Stevenson.

The starting running back remained a non-participant on Thursday. He has now been sidelined for back-to-back practices due to a toe injury. But elsewhere on offense, veteran right tackle Morgan Moses returned after resting to begin the week.

Here’s the second injury report leading up to Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

Patriots

• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)

Falcons

• No players listed

Stevenson stands with 99 touches, 448 yards and three touchdowns from scrimmage this fall. The backfield...

The New England Patriots’ defense will have its hands full when facing the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday.

New England became the first NFL team in 75 years to go the first eight games of the season without allowing 50 rushing yards to a single running back. That historic streak is in grave jeopardy when opposing Bijan Robinson.

The Patriots appear to be focused on containing the Falcons’ star. Courtesy of WEEI’s Tom Carroll, three different scout team players were wearing Robinson’s No. 7 on Thursday.

Before facing the Buffalo Bills in Week 5, Mike Vrabel remarked that any running back...

Christian Barmore finally answered questions about his surprising Week 8 benching. Well, kind of.

The New England Patriots sat the star defensive tackle for the first quarter of last Sunday’s home win over the Cleveland Browns. Barmore entered in the second quarter and went on to post a team-high eight quarterback pressures, per Pro Football Focus. After the game, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said his job was to “protect the team,” and Barmore declined to speak with reporters — leaving fans with more questions than answers.

Barmore finally fielded questions on Wednesday, but the 26-year-old offered no real insight...

To say the past couple of days have been hectic for New England Patriots’ cornerback Marcus Jones may be an understatement. On Thursday, Jones was named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month, and just a few days before that, he earned a three-year, $36 million contract extension from the Pats.

After entering the season on the final year of his rookie contract, Jones is in the process of putting together the best campaign of his young career. Not only has Jones stood out on defense, but he’s also reemerged as one of the top punt returners in the league....

The New England Patriots are on a five-game win streak, and the main reason for their success has been the play of their offense. While the players obviously have to go out and perform, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is continually finding ways to put his guys in the best spots possible.

Once Mike Vrabel was hired as the Patriots’ head coach over the offseason, he quickly brought McDaniels back to town for his third stint as the team’s offensive coordinator. After his time with the Las Vegas Raiders as their head coach went up in flames, there was some skepticism...